Libertyville Opinion
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Fox Lake business snubbed at closingAug 02, 2013 5:00 am - As of July 19, Darlene Barnes, owner of Marine Grill, closed her business after 54 years. As my friends and I sat there, no village official came in to congratulate Darl...
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Editorial: Lake County right to fight unwarranted lawAug 01, 2013 5:00 am - Lake County was served a steaming plate full of something odious it did not order, and now county leaders want it sent back to the kitchen. Good for them. County officia...
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Editorial: Stop paying public officials to go quietlyJul 31, 2013 5:00 am - Suburban taxpayers are paying a pretty penny for people to do government jobs. So why is it we keep paying for public servants to go away quietly and stop doing their jo...
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Courses important for boating safetyJul 26, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald’s July 23 editorial again reminds us that we must be committed to safety on the water. While this new legislation is an important step — it only comes ...
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Editorial: Law is timely emphasis to keep waterways fun, safeJul 23, 2013 5:00 am - The aura of carefree fun permeates our image of water activity, so when an outing turns to tragedy, those affected travel in an instant an immense emotional distance fro...
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Police responsive to cut-through trafficJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - I am frequently quick to criticize, so I should be quick to compliment as well. Our neighborhood has become more of a cut-through for speeding traffic with the construct...
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The SoapboxJul 20, 2013 5:00 am - Seeking justice for Gabby: We join police in hoping the banners placed at this weekend’s Alpine Fest in Lake Zurich call attention to the unsolved 2011 hit-and-run that...
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What cable customers really wantJul 18, 2013 5:00 am - OK, cable guys, listen up: Enough already with the lame ads. (“Rethink possible!” “The future of awesome!” “Don’t fall for U-verse!” “Those kids wouldn’t have lasted one...
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Eating contests waste needed foodJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - You recently ran a Back Page story titled “He ate 69 hot dogs.” While I know it is popular for summer festivals to hold eating contests, I find it gluttonous and unconsc...